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Jib sheet block   (1)
Ward H at 9:32am 09.29.23
Here's a pic that I believe shows the issue TC is having. On the O'day 25 the combing is stepped up
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth
WayneH at 9:26am 09.29.23
Two for one mission. The main spacecraft is on its way to study another asteroid. https://spacenews
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration
JoeWhite at 9:24am 09.29.23
Roy, in terms of ounce, how much more oil do you remove?
310 questions from a potential buyer
SJN at 8:54am 09.29.23
Thanks SJN for the encouraging words. I've talked to the broker selling the 310 in Gig Harbor. Th
The Sewing Machine Thread
Ward H at 8:41am 09.29.23
Here's the link to LS1 & LSZ1 Manual. Page 31 starts coverage of reasons for missing stitches.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:33am 09.29.23
Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Jib sheet block
dlochner at 8:08am 09.29.23
Do you have a photo of the all the tracks and blocks for the headsails? That would be helpful as wou
Jib sheet block
tcbailey67 at 8:05am 09.29.23
Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outsid
310 questions from a potential buyer
JRT at 7:54am 09.29.23
Great feedback so far, I'm coming up on 5 years since moving up from an O'Day 25 to our 310. Lots o
Trouble keeping the rain out!
HeelBoy at 7:40am 09.29.23
In particular, stanchion bases will loosen up as dock "helpers" use them as levers to pull your boa
Trouble keeping the rain out!
RoyS at 7:32am 09.29.23
Butyl tape may not be the best sealant for all of your bedding issues. It remains pliable and can be
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown?
RoyS at 7:24am 09.29.23
Regarding only your cold start issue: The 2QM15 is a peculiar engine. It has pre-combustion chambers
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth
JamesG161 at 7:17am 09.29.23
Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth
JamesG161 at 7:11am 09.29.23
Another interesting post from the Band "Queen" https://perspectivemag.co.uk/sir-brian-may-praises-o
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:03am 09.29.23
Get your postage stamp too.
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
geek_guy at 6:57am 09.29.23
ah, AND adding the adapter caused the shaft/prop to stick out further than the old one. So the mec
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
geek_guy at 6:55am 09.29.23
I just went through this process a few months ago. First the shaft should have a coupler on it wh
Jib sheet block
dlochner at 6:51am 09.29.23
Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outside
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth
JamesG161 at 6:50am 09.29.23
The NASA version O8R2hsoIgTc:18

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